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“Rotten borough” is a term that goes back to the 18th century, and it used to mean a parliamentary constituency in which a few property owners, or sometimes a single one, could choose the local member of parliament. The three Reform Acts of 1832, 1857 and 1884 brought that system to an end and by the time this book begins, a rotten borough has taken on its more modern meaning of a constituency whos rules allow a handful of people to profit secretly from the borough’s finances. In one such borough a new mayor, victor by a margin of single vote, has been working on a reform program and is ...

B.K.S. Iyengar, hailed as "the Michelangelo of yoga" (BBC) and considered by many to be the most important living yoga master, has spent much of his life introducing the modern world to the ancient practice of yoga. Yoga's popularity is soaring, but its widespread acceptance as an exercise for...

Have you ever wanted to be a better version of yourself? Eve Dawson would do anything to be a better mother. So when a pill promises to replace sleep with hours of extra productivity every day, she takes it. Within days, Eve is renovating the house at dawn, doing yoga before breakfast, and...

A Box, a Genie, a Wish…what could go wrong? Twelve-year-old Jack Coughlin and his younger brother, Collin, find a small wooden box that’s supposed to hold magic. Instead of flying to the Space Center in Florida like Jack wants, the genie-like figure inside mistakenly sends them and a friend to outer space. On the eerie hidden moon of Anron, where things are not what they seem–boys and girls can change shape and pears hanging from trees unfold into flying dragons that carry them into battle–Jack must figure out a way to get them all home safely.

Forget what you think you know. Forget the fairy tales and lore of old. Vampires are real. And for the past seventy years, they’ve walked openly among us. They’re bigger and stronger than humans, with black eyes, horns, and powers that shouldn’t be possible. Volik is one of these vampires. Living in the small town of Hemlock Hills, he spends his days locked in his office at Stalden University. Wasting time. Waiting. Until Nix, the new journalism professor, arrives … and changes everything.

Printemps 1961. Tandis que Buckingham Palace se prépare à recevoir le président Kennedy sur fond de conquête de l'espace, la reine Elizabeth et le prince Philip attendent avec impatience leur prochaine croisière en Méditerranée, à bord du Britannia. Mais à quelques jours du départ, alors qu'ils sont dans le train royal qui les emmène à Balmoral, la dame de compagnie de la princesse Margaret voit des hommes jeter un corps nu dans un champ. La victime serait-elle Pavel Michalowski, un photographe proche de l'entourage de la princesse Margaret ?

I need to stop crushing on the hot new guy. Asking him to move in with me is the last thing I should do. Ian: My main goal for sophomore year is to survive with my bruised heart intact. That looks a lot like avoiding anything that could hurt me, at least until Callum Cross shows up. He's so...

Anchor Point, Alaska. Une ville oubliée par les cartes. Une forêt pleine de secrets. Une malédiction née dans le sang. Trente ans après un drame étouffé par le silence, Wren arrive à Anchor Point, en quête de ses origines qu'on lui a cachées. Entre hallucinations, vérités refoulées et désirs incontrôlables, elle glisse peu à peu dans une réalité déformée où les frontières entre le bien et le mal n'existent plus. Quelque chose rôde dans les bois. Quelque chose de brisé. Ou de né.

Everyone's watching. Someone's killing. A reality TV show. A two million pound prize. A contestant who'll kill to win. Ex-DCI Luke Sackville thought he'd seen it all-until he's called to investigate 'Shadow Chasers', a ratings juggernaut where contestants chase historical mysteries for the ultimate reward. Luke sends two of the Ethics Team undercover as contestants. While they struggle with cryptic clues, dramatic eliminations and the horrors of communal living, whispers of cheating escalate to murder and Luke realizes someone isn't playing by the rules.

Before he becomes "Cupid of Campion" Clarence Esmond goes through a series of adventures quite equal in novelty to those in his favorite story-book "Treasure Island." In fact so many things happen—and such wonderful things—that the reader has difficulty in keeping up with the march of events. But as the Blessed Mother is the patroness of little Dora and of Clarence as well, it is not at all surprising that the tale ends beautifully for everybody except Pete, the gypsy—and even he does not meet as harsh a punishment as he deserved. "Cupid of Campion" will take his place beside "Tom ...

She'd brought him a Curlywurly every visit, even when he couldn't eat. "For when you're better," she'd always say. It was always when, never if.' Laurence Tipple's mum held his hand every day until the cancer finished what it started. Three squeezes. I love you. Four squeezes back. I love you too. Their code since he was seven. Now Laurence is dead. Fifteen years old. No tunnel of light, no angels. Just a stopping, like when the telly cuts out and you're left staring at the blank screen.

Boy Altared explores themes of memory, secrecy, resilience, and personal development in religious settings, focusing on the tension between innocence and experience without explicit detail. The novel follows Jamie’s growth during the late 1960s, set against pivotal events like the Manson murders, moon landing, Woodstock, the Stonewall riots, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Movement. Guided by Father Nelson and Harry, Jamie faces challenges within the church that mirror broader societal changes.

Meyer Lansky was more than a cofounder of the Mafia. He was a truly transformative figure, a key player who balanced criminal enterprise and legitimate business, ushering in a "Golden Age" of the Mafia that lasted half of the twentieth century. His impact lives on today—in the lavish casinos...

Nikki was brought up to be the perfect daughter. Raised on the word of God by her parents, who kept her on the correct path with punishments if she strayed from her faith, Nikki was the perfect Catholic. A respected citizen in the small religious town of Perfect, Illinois, Nikki held firm to her beliefs. Until her heritage returned to claim her soul. Guided by mysterious entities who claim to be her true family, Nikki is shown the haunting secrets of not only the town she holds close to her heart, but also her parents and friends.

Outsiders Messrs. Mallalieu and Cotherstone had not only built a flourishing business in the town of Highmarket but also achieved esteemed positions as the Mayor and Treasurer. However, their 30-year reign of respectability is abruptly shaken when a former detective moves into town, unearthing secrets from their past that threaten to shatter their present. (Summary by MaryAnn)

Nestled amidst the opulence of Londons eminent Harley Street, a menacing mansion looms, its mysteries veiled in whispers and chilling tales of clandestine happenings. Known as The Black House, this place serves as a sinister reminder of a shadowy past, its echoes reverberating through the corridors. Please note, the narrative of The Black House in Harley Street includes controversial racial issues, specifically anti-Black stereotypes and offensive language. In line with LibriVoxs policy, texts are recorded as originally written.

JOHN STEWART McLENNAN was a businessman, historian, author, newspaper publisher, and politician; He was born on November 3, 1853 in Montreal.McLennan’s in-depth familiarity with the history of Louisbourg meant that he became a key resource person for the Dominion Parks Branch and its advisory body, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.McLennan wrote "A Notable Ruin" and read the paper on November 10th, 1908 before the Nova Scotia Historical Society.The audio is based on the text from "A Notable Ruin". It is interesting to hear McLennan's point of view in 1908 on the possibility ...

A diverse kingdom is crumbling. Two brothers fight for the throne. Will a forced marriage between a baker's human daughter and an elf prince be the right ingredients to stop the war? Or will their passion and lust burn it all to a crisp?

Filled with personal stories and practical advice, Relationship Sanity equips listeners with the tools needed to navigate the realities of marriage and create a strong, enduring bond. This guide is perfect for those engaged, dating, or contemplating marriage, offering a clear path toward understanding relationships on a deeper level.

Hatred, fear, and subjugation are the laws of the land—but laws can be broken—in the thrilling second installment of this reincarnation fantasy. The forces of light and darkness have been locked in war for millenia, all in the name of the fierce god Kaedmon. And Ethan Graham, an average...